Ahhhhhhhhhhh................

It was more glorious than expected, even.

I did everything on my list. Including the underpants dancing. Prince came on Last.fm as if someone there knew it was exactly what I needed.

I went to my first yoga class in years. It was amazing. I relaxed, I stretched, and I was amazed that my body actually remembered what to do a little more than I expected it to.

Hanging out with the girls afterwards was good, too. A little red wine, some chocolate chips cookies, and lots of giggling was exactly what my spirit needed. I even managed to get home at a decent hour and get some good sleep.

I awoke this morning, smiling. I went out for another short run. I went to the market and loaded myself down with almost more goodies than I could carry.

I feel spiritually rested and rejuvenated.

Things that having "alone time" helps me appreciate more:

- Pooping in private.

- Eating dinner on my own schedule, and not having to share.

- Sweet, sweet silence.

- Not having to worry about middle-of-the night antics.

- Hearing myself think.

I'm ready to get back to the business of being a "checked-in" mom again. It's all good.